Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new leader in Syria, has shown interest in normalizing relations with Israel and potentially joining the Abraham Accords. This interest is contingent on two key conditions: a cessation of Israeli attacks on Syria and discussions regarding the Golan Heights. Two U.S. congressmen shared that al-Sharaa wants to ensure Syria's territorial integrity and is wary of any plans to divide the country. His positions represent a notable shift in the Syrian stance toward Israel, amidst ongoing regional tensions and the aftermath of the Assad regime's collapse.
"He said, 'We're open to not only recognizing Israel, but also to try and join the Abraham Accords, but they must stop bombing within our nation,'" Mills recounted.
"He wants to keep Syria unified...any effort to divide the country into regional parts or sectarian parts was not acceptable."
"The second one was the Golan Heights, and the encroachment around the Golan Heights - that they would have to negotiate with Israel further on that."
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